Vontkins Inc

Multiple Choice

Vontkins Inc. owned all of Quasimota Co. The subsidiary had bonds payable outstanding on January 1, 2012, with a book value of $265,000. The parent acquired the bonds on that date for $288,000. Subsequently, Vontkins reported interest income of $25,000 in 2012 while Quasimota reported interest expense of $29,000. Consolidated financial statements were prepared for 2013. What adjustment would have been required for the retained earnings balance as of January 1, 2013?

A) reduction of $27,000.
B) reduction of $4,000.
C) reduction of $19,000.
D) reduction of $30,000.
E) reduction of $20,000.